In February 2012, the administration of Bryn Mawr College restricted the competitive season of the Bryn Mawr-Haverford rugby team to two matches and an alumnae game during the spring, while requiring the team to complete a training season during the fall (read the full policy at http://goo.gl/Ia5LR). This policy was instituted in response to what the administration deemed to be an excessive number of concussions and was instituted despite strong support for the team from current players, players' parents and alumnae (read the package presented to the administration on behalf of these groups http://goo.gl/rTn0d). This policy is in profound conflict with the traditions and values of the Bryn Mawr College community which, as stated in the student honor code (http://goo.gl/pld1c), seek “to create an environment in which each member is able to realize her full potential — a potential which is realized through intellectual and social growth. . . . Our intellectual and social development requires freedom born from trust.” For the past 26 years, rugby has brought together women from diverse backgrounds in a supportive environment and has helped build strength and confidence in individuals; this contributes to the fundamental mission of the college. The current rugby policy deeply diminishes this athletic experience. Students should be allowed to decide if the social engagement, physical fitness, and personal growth they gain from participating in rugby outweighs the risk of injury.

In 1964, after the release and success of the film, "A Hard Day's Night," it was accompanied by a novelization, written by John Burke and released by Pan Books. However, it has never been re-published, making it a rare and barely-known-of gem.

There is a greeting card that CVS is carrying that is offensive. The front of the card shows a picture of President Obama. The inside of the card reads "See... There ARE SCARIER things than turning a year older. Happy Birthday."

Mandate the retesting of lawful drivers on or about the 50th anniversary (66-68 years of age) of the respected states legal driving age in order to retain the privileges to drive safely And every 5 years thereafter in the state of Oklahoma. It has been proven that with age as early and as young as 60 years of age the human brain loses the capacity to respond and react to stimuli with a delay of 40% more than a brain that is 16 years old. Up to a 3 seconds delay. These neurogenic changes and possibly other physiologic factors mimic those of a person behind the wheel with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher. Which is not tolerated in the state of Oklahoma and cannot be a cause of another endangering incident to the lives of other drivers.

A special "Thank You" is due to President Bill Clinton for his help in the campaign to re-elect President Obama. Once the election results were in, he seemed to be forgotten.

Despite numerous, recent high-profile cases revealing unacceptable and completely avoidable animal suffering at inhumane puppy mills in North Carolina, the state legislature has yet to pass regulations to protect dogs in commercial breeding facilities.Commercial dog breeders must be held accountable to humane standards of treatment, including stiff fines and penalties.

because alot of animals are dying & not right

Our daughter Lori and her husband Josh are expecting their first son, Samuel in early April. As an honor to both grandfathers, Allen Bates and Dale Rutkowski they are considering making Samuel's middle name Allendale. It seemed like a wonderful gesture and even appropriate as a "native born" son of Atlanta Georgia. Recently they have begun to have second thoughts of whether their name choice is appropriate.

Proposed wind farms near Dare County NC adversely the missions of Seymour Johnson AFB and other nearby military aviation facilities. Prohibit the location of wind turbines which endanger our military facilities.

Keep our horses here in the us. They are being transported to MEXICO & CANADA for slaughter for Human consumtion

This is about $85 million spent per year for cruel treament of our wild horses. With Hilocopters that we the tax payers pay. We the people don't want to pay for killing of Mustangs & Burros

Many of us volunteered to register voters recently, but were frustrated when we had to turn people away because they lived in a different municipality. The system should be changed to provide a more equal opportunity for people to register with Special Registration Deputies.